Places and Things

Smart's airless bike tires use NASA tech to defeat punctures For more than 50 years, NASA has been channeling its advanced tech into everyday products. The space agency's materials have crept into everything from memory foam mattresses to smartphone and digital camera image sensors. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/smart-airless-bike-tires-nasa-punctures-103757251.html

Philips Hue launches a long-awaited light switch module and more Signify is introducing three new Philips Hue products today: an in-wall Hue module for existing light switches, a new outdoor light bar, and a refined dimmer. The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module solves a problem long suffered by Hue smart light owners. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/14/22230616/philips-hue-wall-switch-module-outdoor-light-bar-price-date

Even if it’s not a brand-new model, if you have an LG smart TV, you’ll soon have access to Apple’s original TV content. from https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21051928/lg-apple-tv-plus-support-2018-2019-2020-oled-nanocell-televisions https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66033397/LG_SIGNATURE_OLED_8K_TV_88ZX_02.0.jpg

Apple is open-sourcing some of its smart home tools to “accelerate the development” of the new smart home standard announced by industry leaders yesterday. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/20/21031197/apple-homekit-smart-home-open-source-accessory-development-kit-adk-connected-home-over-ip https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65944486/homekit-apple-wwdc-2014-139.0.jpg

New designer smartwatches are coming soon from Fossil, if listings on the FCC’s website are to be believed. Some detective work by droid-life.com suggests the watches will be released under the Diesel, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, and the Fossil brand names. from https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/fossil-designer-smartwatch-2019-news/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full blog on how many smart speakers you need in your home here. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/24/how-many-smart-speakers-do-you-need-in-your-home/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?crop=1599%2C1067%2C0%2C0&quality=85&format=jpg&resize=1600%2C1067&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2019-02%2F4e61c7a0-3608-11e9-bfbf-018a95425504&client=a1acac3e1b3290917d92&signature=d223ee5820be045308d8476ae2d6c9858085a604

More than one in ten American adults are expected to own a smartwatch by the end of next year, and the health features introduced in the Apple Watch Series 4 are thought to be playing a major role in adoption. That would represent 11.1% of the US adult population. from https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/13/smartwatch-ownership/ https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/12/Smartwatch-ownership.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500

50 Insanely Useful Smart Home Products You Can Buy Right Now http://buff.ly/2vg4xCn " The smart home predicted by generations of sci-fi writers is finally becoming a reality – and some of the new devices out there fulfill even the most ambitious fantasies. While many of these  useful gadgets  remain in the realm of luxury, others are perfectly affordable and can start making your life easier right now. This super buyer's guide covers smart devices for every budget and every lifestyle, whether you're looking for simple objects like those fobs that track lost house keys or want to embrace the  smart home lifestyle  with the most advanced tech on the market. Look here for futuristic gifts for yourself or somebody you love! " via Buffer

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